Statistics
Approximately what percentage of the USA was white in the early 20th century?
90%
After what world war did OHNs rise in popularity?
WW2
Underreporting of work related injuries or illnesses range between what?
29-81%
What is the term used to describe the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, that influence on the health outcome?
Social Determinants of Health
What racial or ethnic minority group was more likely to die at early ages from all causes?
African American
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What racial group has the highest prevalence of uninsured rates?
Hispanics
Which factor negatively affect and increase the Health Disparities in the Non-Hispanic/Black American population?
Racism
According to research done in 2015, approximately what percentage of RN’s were white?
75%
OHNs utilize and implement the ____ approach
Total Worker Health
Why are minority workers less engaged in safe work practices?
Cultural differences, language barriers and limited knowledge of safety resources.
Which factor negatively affect and increase the Health Disparities in the Non-Hispanic/Black American population?
Liver Cancer
According to research done in 2015, approximately what percentage of physicians were white?
70%
What are 3 ways OHNs can help employees?
Advocate, educate, screen
What racial group exceeded targets for healthy people 2020?
Asians, White, Hispanics and Blacks
Which Chronic Disease are a concern regarding to Native American health care include:
Heart condition and diabetes.
In the recent years, what racial or ethnic minority group makes up approximately 25% of the USA population?
Hispanic
Modern day nursing is about _____ health AND safety
Holistic
On average how much did black men in the U.S. earn compared to white men?
87 cents
According to a 2018 study by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, how many billions are spent in excess medical care annually due to Health disparities?
$93 billion